Anyone ever used something like this? Not sure if they would be any good, but they're cool as I'd be keen to understand whether anyone has used other material style gloves over the traditional leather/mesh style? Gimme a bit of a run down, good in summer, shit in weather etc?

Cheers

Waz

 

Test em out, I'd be keen to have a look at em next time we're out on a ride.

I think they are called riggers gloves, those directly above look like they are . Used by roadies, tradies, on the farm, all that kind of stuff.

I've used them on my bike, they keep the wind out, but for me there is an internal seam (in the web between the little finger and the ring finger) that might get uncomfortable after a while. I've picked them up at hardware stores and electrical wholesalers (I'm a sparky) and at stockman outfitters, like Allingtons. There's not much variation on size, and they benefit from liberal doses of Dubbin to soften and improve water resistance.

yea i use riggers gloves some times. they do have different sizes u can buy too, the seam (it seams) differs slightly on each pair so u might need to try on a few sets if u intend to use for longer rides

http://www.biancodiamondtools.com.au/custom/files/safety-gloves-rigger-glove-986497.jpg

I order XL riggers gloves near every fortnight, by the box
Small for the ladies, not as often

I use deer hide gloves, they're nice and thin so you can get out a smoke and light it, but they are also more abrasion resistant than cow hide so they can afford to be a bit thinner. I've gone down the road in a pair and they didnt wear through, unlike cowhide riggers gloves that did wear through (my only two crashes on the road in over 20 yrs) I believe deer is the second most abrasion resistant to roo hide. The unlined deer hide gloves are the most confortable gloves I've ever used (I've used all different types of leather gloves for work for over 20 yrs too). They're fine in stinking hot and wear them right through southern Vic winter unless I'm punching out big Klm's on a highway, then I have Elk gauntlets with lining. If I'm on the road for hrs and its literally freezing or raining non stop I have some thin waterproof gortex like over gloves but I cant remember when I've last used them. 5 deg and on off downpours and the Elk hide is fine.

Hope that covers a few basic points

PS. If you have a problem with stitching aggravating your hands, get outer stitched gloves. Maximum comfort!

Will let you once they arrive, but sounding great so far

Thanks for the feedback gents

we had some gloves that consistently had the seam create discomfort, so a new pair of gloves were turned inside out, fixed.

Don't know about the colour (just personal) but good luck with trying out your new gloves

are they very dear,      i have no idea ,    he can't see

Happy to report that my gloves arrived, I put the bike sort of back together and went for a strap around my local estate this evening! They're absolutely brilliant, comfortable, fit great and are really lightweight + they look cool haha!!

Highly recommend gents!!

These are the guys I bought them from, website looks a little questionable but they arrived quickly and they even sent a thank you card!!

http://www.bearwallowgloves.com/

Waz

A bit like Platypus Skin Lined Boots

Think the guy in this clip has some of those rigger gloves.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCYZZPwJr_c&feature=related